§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will take special steps to alleviate the rate of unemployment in the Liverpool area, which is the third highest in England according to Department of Employment statistics.
§ Mr. HefferAs I said on 13th May in reply to a Question from my hon. Friend the Member for Ormskirk (Mr. Kilroy-Silk)—[Vol. 873, c. 312]—I am considering the case for upgrading Mersey-side to special development area status. I am also considering what other measures may be taken to reduce the unacceptably high rate of unemployment.